Exhibit 5.1





                              November 26, 1996


Micron Technology, Inc.
8000 South Federal Way
Boise, Idaho 83706-9632

     Re:  Registration Statement on Form S-8

Ladies and Gentlemen:

     We have examined the Registration Statement on Form S-8 to
be filed by you with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or
about November 26, 1996 (the "Registration Statement") in
connection with the registration under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, of 2,801,544 shares of Common Stock, $0.10 par
value per share, of Micron Technology, Inc., which shares may be
issued pursuant to the Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan filed as an
exhibit to the Registration Statement.  Such shares of Common
Stock are referred to herein as the "Shares," and such plan is
referred to herein as the "Plan."  As your counsel in connection
with this transaction, we have examined the proceedings taken and
are familiar with the proceedings proposed to be taken by you in
connection with the issuance and sale of the Shares pursuant to
the Plan.

     It is our opinion that, when issued and sold in the manner
described in the Plan and pursuant to the agreements which
accompany each grant under the Plan, the Shares will be legally
and validly issued, fully-paid and non-assessable.

     We consent to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement, and further consent to the use of our
name wherever appearing in the Registration Statement and any
amendment thereto.

                              Very truly yours,


                              WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI
                              Professional Corporation

                              /s/ Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati P.C.